GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…Department of Education, Joseph P. Jones Ecological Center and Tall Timbers). Agency Management Prepare and present agency budget for state general funds. Supervise senior staff to include administration, human resources,…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
…which instated a statewide “shelter in place” order in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. The Georgia Forestry Association has prepared an issue brief, which provides analysis and…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…can even be done autonomously. When a UAS pilot preprograms a mission and hits start on the controller, it will do the rest. Yes, it will take off, fly to…
Learning is for Everyone
LEARNING IS FOR EVERYONE It’s all around us this month. The August back-to-school theme is everywhere, as teachers, parents, and kids prepare for the new school year. The Georgia Forestry…
SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES
…as summer activities take center stage. An average 2300 wildfires are recorded in Georgia annually, and the GFC is prepared to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week,…
Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry
Protocols for Carbon Accounting of Sustainable Products in Buildings Prepared by the Sustainable Building Materials Technical Advisory Committee
Carbon Registry
…for more information. Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry Protocols for Carbon Accounting of Sustainable Products in Buildings Prepared by the Sustainable Building Materials Technical Advisory Committee PDF Third…
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…and reflects a 4.23 percentage point improvement from the 2021 survey. The BMP survey measures risks to water quality as well, which include areas such as harvesting, mechanical site prep…
Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement
Georgia recognizes the benefits of prescribe fire. In an effort to increase acres burned annually in our state, Georgia has created a reciprocal agreement to allow certified burners from other…
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
…team, Torbett will bring outstanding experience to the health and sustainability of Georgia’s forest resources. “Michael’s education and career have fully prepared him for this important role,” said Georgia Forestry…
